“New Country” Bridges Generations: Noah Cyrus and Blake Shelton Hit All the Right Notes

Noah Cyrus and country music icon Blake Shelton have joined forces on the poignant new duet “New Country,” the latest release from Cyrus’s introspective sophomore album I Want My Loved Ones to Go With Me. The single, which dropped as the album’s third preview on June 20, blends lyric-driven storytelling with rich, harmonious vocals—her delicate tone balancing perfectly with his trademark baritone.

25-year-old Cyrus invited Shelton onto the track after feeling compelled by what she described in an interview as “a God thing” and “something that was just written up there in the stars.” In a conversation with the Los Angeles Times, she recalled writing him a heartfelt letter—and the country star answered the call. Shelton, fresh off stepping back from The Voice, delivered the feature with the calm confidence of a seasoned artist eager to reconnect with his roots.

In its visualizer and official music video—shot in a rustic barn-style setting—the duo’s chemistry is front and center. Musically, “New Country” is a maturation anthem: a reflective yet hopeful take on personal growth, self-reliance, and embracing change. Cyrus explains it’s a song “about finding a new place in life… realizing that change is the only thing that’s constant. The only way out is through”.

Acoustic guitars and organic production elements underscore her poetic delivery and Shelton’s grounding presence. The blend, one critic called “a powerful combo on their soaring new duet,” highlights that their differing voices actually strengthen the track’s emotional depth.

“New Country” plays a central role on I Want My Loved Ones to Go With Me, released July 11, 2025. The album explores Cyrus’s transition into adulthood, rooted in heritage and identity . Alongside the track with Shelton, the LP features collaborations with Fleet Foxes, Ella Langley, and Bill Callahan, blending folk, Americana, and country.

To support the album, Cyrus kicks off a North American tour on September 12, 2025, beginning in Santa Ana, CA, through October 24 in Phoenix—with plans for major stops in San Francisco, Chicago, Philadelphia, and more.

With “New Country,” Noah Cyrus not only cements her artistic evolution but also captures a moment in country music where legacy and self-discovery harmonize beautifully. Blake Shelton’s presence adds both credibility and nuance. As part of an album rooted in family, reflection, and stepping into one’s own, this duet signals Cyrus’s readiness to carve her own path—respecting tradition while boldly forging ahead.

Listen, watch, and mark your calendars—this track, and the album it belongs to, are poised to define Cyrus’s leap into adulthood and country music’s next chapter.

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